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| Blackout Adds a Touch of Magic to The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Exhibition |
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June 2005
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A magical journey through outer space
One of the many wierd and wonderful
creatures from Hitchhikers
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Drapes and rigging specialist Blackout supplied three bespoke fibre-optic starcloths to exhibition expert Silver Knight Events, which are currently being deployed in London's Science Museum for its new pan-galactic interactive visitor experience - The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy Exhibition.
The exhibition takes visitors on a journey from Arthur Dent's kitchen to the far reaches of outer space. It brings to life the witty and satirical narrative of Douglas Adams' iconic story.
Blackout's Hire and Sales Co-ordinator, Nico Beukes, collaborated with Silver Knight's Project Manager, John Nearn, to ensure that the three bespoke drapes met his exacting specifications.
Designed in a range of sizes, the fibre-optic starcloths, measured 12.2 metres x 12.2 metres, 4 metres x 1 metre and 3 metres x 4 metres. They played an integral role in the rich set design, which combined over 200 original props, creatures and costumes that featured in the recently launched blockbuster movie.
The glinting, magical galaxy-like effect of the starcloth added the finishing touch to simulate the experience of travelling through outer space.
Silver Knight's John Nearn commented:
"Blackout's team were fantastic, they met our tight deadlines to fabricate the starcloth to our exacting specifications. It added to the magical inter-galactic experience and the overall success of the exhibition."
For further information, please contact:
Katinka Allender
PR Consultant
Phone: +44 (0)1865 409977
Email: katinka@katinka.org.uk
Nico Beukes
Blackout Ltd
Phone: +44 (0)20 8687 8400
Email: nicob@blackout-ltd.com
Anna Webb
Litmus Communications
Phone: +44 (0)20 7249 6226
Email: anna@litmuscomms.co.uk |
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